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Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Balkan country with a varied landscape of mountains, valleys, and rivers, steeped in a rich cultural and historical legacy. It has a population of 3.2 million, a population growth rate of -0.62%, and a median age of 44.92 years.

Its history includes periods under Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, as well as the recent turbulent breakup of Yugoslavia that has shaped its multicultural identity.

Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina is working towards reconciliation and economic reform while preserving its deep-rooted traditions and historic architectural treasures.

Its capital city is Sarajevo.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 6.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina worsened by 0.5% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 72.3% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Bosnia and Herzegovina worsened by 3.9% from 2022 to 2023

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 3.6% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 8.2% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 4.4% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 2.0% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina worsened by 0.4% from 2022 to 2023

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 2.9% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 14.7% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 24.6% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 9.1% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 27.1% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina worsened by 14.7% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 1.8% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Bosnia and Herzegovina improved by 0.4% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Bosnia and Herzegovina worsened by 2.9% from 2020 to 2021